Pregnancy discrimination is against the law. The EEOC enforces three federal laws that protect job applicants and employees who are pregnant.The PWFA requires covered employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees or candidates with a known limitation related to pregnancy. Nothing in the Pregnancy. Discrimination Act, or Title VII, obliges employers to accommodate the child-care concerns of breast-feeding female. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act took effect on June 27th. What is this new federal law? The NYCHRL prohibits unlawful discrimination in employment, public accommodations, and housing on the basis of actual or perceived pregnancy. Experiencing pregnancy discrimination in Orange County? Sexual Harassment Employment Attorneys's Pregnancy Discrimination Lawyers stand up for your rights.